In Matthew 4, we see some of the earliest days of Jesus’ ministry. What do you think it would have been like to have been one of Jesus’ disciples? Surely the disciples must have had some expectations of what walking closely with Him would really be like.

• What expectations do you think Jesus’ first disciples held, based on what you read today?

When your relationship with Jesus first began, what did you expect it to look like? Did you think that following Jesus meant you would be happier, and life would be easier? Or did you expect life to become more difficult? We all have expectations of what following Jesus would look like. These expectations can significantly shape our walk with Him if we are not careful to surrender them consistently to God’s Word.

• What are some expectations you had (or still have) about following Jesus? How have these expectations been right or wrong?